Jakarta, ECNETNews – The Chairman of Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives announced plans to request permission from the council leadership to summon representatives from several State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) to address ongoing land conflicts. These disputes frequently arise between these state entities and local communities.
According to a member of the Nasdem party, agrarian conflicts between local residents and private entities are generally easier to resolve. However, disputes involving the state through BUMN are proving to be significantly more challenging.
“It is embarrassing for us as a nation to uphold the law while our own state entities do not comply,” he stated during a press conference at the Parliament Complex in Senayan, Jakarta, on December 30, 2024.
The Chairman highlighted that BUMN, particularly those involved in plantation and forestry sectors or other land-holding enterprises, frequently encounter these agrarian conflicts.
He stressed that these issues typically arise when a BUMN constructs buildings on land claimed by the community, often due to incomplete ownership processes.
In addition to BUMN, similar cases are often seen with government ministries or agencies. The Chairman noted that community land is sometimes incorrectly categorized as state land due to inaccuracies in measurement processes.
“During asset registration with the Ministry of Finance, private or community-owned land is claimed as ministry property without any supporting documentation. The Ministry of Finance includes these in their state asset list without proper cross-checking,” he explained.
Moreover, he pointed out that agrarian issues between BUMN or the government and citizens become problematic when locals try to sell their land. Potential buyers are often deterred by the unclear status of the land.
“I believe these issues are linked to our national administration and land administration systems, which need improvement moving forward,” he concluded.
